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                                                   VOL. 59, NO. 162

                                           Tuesday, August 23, 1994

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Foreign Agricultural Service

 

Request for Public Applications for the U.S.-Canada Joint 
Commission on Grains

AGENCY: Foreign Agricultural Service.

ACTION: Notice of request for written applications.

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SUMMARY: This notice describes the application procedures for members 
of the public volunteering for service on the Commission.

DATES: Applications must be received at the address below by 5 p.m., 
EDT, August 25, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Deputy Administrator, International Trade Policy, Foreign 
Agricultural Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Ag Box 
1020, Washington, DC 20250-1020 (Applications can also be faxed to 202-
720-0069).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Len Condon, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Office of the 
U.S. Trade Representative, room 419, 600 17th Street, NW., Washington, 
DC 20506, Telephone: (202) 395-5006 or
Henry Schmick, International Trade Policy, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Ag Box 1024, Washington, DC 
20250-1024, Telephone: (202) 720-1336

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As provided for in the recent Memorandum of 
Understanding between Canada and the United States, a Joint Commission 
on Grains will be established to examine all aspects of the two 
countries' respective marketing and support systems for all grains and 
the effect of those systems on the Canadian and U.S. markets and on 
competition between the two countries in third country markets. The 
objective of the Commission will be to make recommendations to assist 
the two Governments in reaching long-term solutions to existing 
problems in the grain sector.
    Three to five individuals will be selected to represent the United 
States on the Commission. The Canadian Government will select an equal 
number to represent Canada. The members of the Commission will be named 
by September 1, 1994. The Commission is expected to complete its 
preliminary report, with recommendations to both Governments, by May 1, 
1995. The Commission will remain in operation through July 31, 1995.

Application Format

    Candidates must submit a written application no longer than two 
type written pages to the Deputy Administrator, International Trade 
Policy, Foreign Agricultural Service, United States Department of 
Agriculture, Ag Box 1020, Washington, DC 20250-1020; FAX (202) 720-
0069. Include the applicant's name, mailing address, telephone number, 
and a short statement of qualifications and/or resume.

Selection Criteria

    The United States Department of Agriculture and the Office of 
United States Trade Representative will select three to five 
individuals who are expected to represent the broad range of interests 
involved in the grains issues, invest significant personal time, and 
effectively communicate the final recommendations to all interested 
parties.

Compensation

    The U.S. members of the Commission will not be paid a salary, or 
any other compensation, for their service on the Commission. Members 
will be reimbursed for their travel and per diem expenses at the 
official U.S. Government rate, in accordance with all applicable travel 
regulations.

Time and Travel Requirement

    The time required to serve on this Commission will be extensive. 
Applicants should be fully prepared for a demanding schedule, which may 
include travel to locations in Canada and the United States.

    Signed at Washington, DC, August 17, 1994.
Lynnett Wagner,
Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service.
[FR Doc. 94-20638 Filed 8-22-94; 8:45 am]
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